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Introduced
03/11/2024
03/11/2024
In Committee
03/12/2024
03/12/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to clarify that utility line technicians qualify as emergency response providers.
AI Summary
This bill, the Linemen Legacy Act, aims to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to clarify that utility line technicians qualify as emergency response providers. The key provision of the bill is to add utility line technicians responding to a major disaster or emergency declared by the President under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to the definition of "emergency response providers" in the Homeland Security Act. This change would ensure that utility line technicians are recognized as part of the emergency response team and can access resources and support available to other emergency responders during times of crisis.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. (on 03/12/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7610/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr7610/BILLS-118hr7610ih.pdf |
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